Meets second and fourth Tuesdays, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Charge
The Professional Learning Committee (PLC) operates as a subcommittee of the Planning and Resource Allocation Committee. The PLC is responsible for overseeing professional learning planning, programs and evaluation in support of the College Mission, institutional plans and initiatives, accreditation and legal requirements. The committee will utilize the resources and expertise of the office of Planning, Research and Institutional Effectiveness, Human Resources, Campus Police and other departments as appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Develop a professional learning plan consistent with the College Mission, Educational Master Plan, other institutional plans, accreditation standards and legal requirements.
- Set directions and make recommendations for professional learning activities to meet the needs of College employees.
- Establish guidelines and procedures for professional learning activity proposals.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of professional learning and make recommendations for improvement.
- Establish appropriate timelines to complete tasks and make recommendations.
Composition
- Two (2) faculty appointed by the Academic Senate
- Two (2) classified professionals appointed by the Classified Professional Liaison Committee (CPLC)
- Two (2) students appointed by the Associated Students of College of Marin (ASCOM)
- Two (2) administrators appointed by the Superintendent/President
- The Chair or Co-chairs will be elected from the group.
- The Professional Learning Faculty Coordinator and the Professional Learning Program Administrator will serve as staff resources.
2025 - 2026 Members
Co-Chairs
Steve Carrera, appointed Fall 2025
Alyssa Graff, appointed Fall 2024
Management
Nekoda Harris, appointed Fall 2024
Lauren Servais, appointed Fall 2024
Faculty
Elizabeth Boner, appointed Fall 2025
Nico Chen, appointed Fall 2025
Classified Professionals
Allyson Martinez, appointed Fall 2020
Tessa Kaplan, appointed Fall 2025
Staff/Administrative Resource
Shawna Callahan, appointed Fall 2024
Holley Shafer, appointed Fall 2024
Cari Torres-Benavides, appointed Fall 2020
Stacey Lince, appointed Spring 2015
Teresa Perales, appointed Fall 2019
Student
Vacant
Staff Support
Mary Kesler